250r and being tall (6ft 4)

[ubnewbie]

Hi

Newbie here, I'm interested in the ninja 250 because of the low cost of registration , looks etc.

the motorcycle registration cost in quebec are criminal, example over 1000$ per year for the registration of a sport bike over 600cc..... (insane)

I sat on a ninja 250r at a motorcycle show and it's seemed fine. but i keep seeing that this bike is made for short people . will i regret buying a 250r?

are you a tall rider on a ninja 250?

let me know if this is a good idea,

is there anything I can do to accommodate a taller rider.

let me know

[Racer x]

Welcome. I am tall over 6 foot and have long legs. The best solution I have found is Buell drop pegs. They come in1 inch and two inch drop. You have to do some minor modifications to get them to fit . Like drill the pivot hole a little bit and mill them just a bit thinner.

The advantage is they allow you to get your knees under the bulge in the tank. Rear sets that you purchas only go up and back. That is good for racing . But not for riding. The drop pegs do not hang any lower than the little pins on the stock pegs.

Wood craft coupons will help if you have long arms. And a bible shield to get the wind off your chest.

[Renner]

I use a stock 2006 Ninja 250 and I am 6 foot 4 in tall and weight 224 pounds.

I find it to be very enjoyable and only have issues if I ride it straight for more than an 2 or 3 hours at one sitting. I find as a commuter bike where you are off and on the bike it is perfect!

The only issue I have is a slight cramping in my hip, but I just readjust my right leg so it is almost resting on the passenger pegs and the pain goes away.

I love my little Ninjette!

[Renner]

Originally Posted by Racer x

And a bible shield to get the wind off your chest.

Do you mean bubble shield? Never heard of a bible shield....but then again I an not very religious.

[ubnewbie]

Originally Posted by Racer x

Welcome. I am tall over 6 foot and have long legs. The best solution I have found is Buell drop pegs. They come in1 inch and two inch drop. You have to do some minor modifications to get them to fit . Like drill the pivot hole a little bit and mill them just a bit thinner.

The advantage is they allow you to get your knees under the bulge in the tank. Rear sets that you purchas only go up and back. That is good for racing . But not for riding. The drop pegs do not hang any lower than the little pins on the stock pegs.

Wood craft coupons will help if you have long arms. And a bible shield to get the wind off your chest.

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I do have long arms "What are "Wood craft coupons"?

[Renner]

Originally Posted by ubnewbie

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I do have long arms "What are "Wood craft coupons"?

He is having major auto correct issues it looks like....I think he meant "Clip Ons"

But coupons could work....i guess

[Racer x]

Sorry folks not only auto correct but I broke my glasses. Haha No bible just a windshield that is taller. Do a search on clip ons. There are a lot out there besides wood craft.

[ator]

Wood Craft Clip-Ons

[Zombiphone]

Originally Posted by ubnewbie

I sat on a ninja 250r at a motorcycle show and it's seemed fine. but i keep seeing that this bike is made for short people . will i regret buying a 250r?

"I went out for dinner last night and got some tacos, and they were great. But then I read on the internet that tacos are made for mexican people. So does this mean I don't like tacos?"

Maybe I'm missing something here but..... shouldn't having comfortably sat on the bike already answer this question?

[MarcoPolo]

I am 6 foot 4 exactly and 150 lbs. The bike fits me fine and the stock pegs were actually perfect. I put on some rearset adjusters and it's a little different
(mort sportier). But yeah after riding the tiny bikes in the MSF class I was amazed when I sat on the ninja and it fit fairly well. We might look a little funny :P but just get a dark smoke visor and no one will say anything

[Renner]

Originally Posted by ubnewbie

I sat on a ninja 250r at a motorcycle show and it's seemed fine. but i keep seeing that this bike is made for short people . will i regret buying a 250r?

There are plenty of people that say 250's are just for girls also...but I see a bunch of swinging D1cks on this forum

Don't listen to other people....ride the bike if you like it buy it!!

[Racer x]

The drop pegs are only if you have very long legs. I have a 36 inch inseam. With the stock pegs I feel cramped.

[menikmati]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

"I went out for dinner last night and got some tacos, and they were great. But then I read on the internet that tacos are made for mexican people. So does this mean I don't like tacos?"

Maybe I'm missing something here but..... shouldn't having comfortably sat on the bike already answer this question?

Winnar.

[ubnewbie]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

"I went out for dinner last night and got some tacos, and they were great. But then I read on the internet that tacos are made for mexican people. So does this mean I don't like tacos?"

Maybe I'm missing something here but..... shouldn't having comfortably sat on the bike already answer this question?

my comment was along the lines of " I seemed to like the position but it was for literally 1 minute" would that position be uncomfortable after an hour of riding. that is why i'm asking people that have experience with these bikes.

sorry for the confusion. btw i like taco's even though some people don't

[Arinze]

Originally Posted by ubnewbie

Hi

Newbie here, I'm interested in the ninja 250 because of the low cost of registration , looks etc.

the motorcycle registration cost in quebec are criminal, example over 1000$ per year for the registration of a sport bike over 600cc..... (insane)

I sat on a ninja 250r at a motorcycle show and it's seemed fine. but i keep seeing that this bike is made for short people . will i regret buying a 250r?

are you a tall rider on a ninja 250?

let me know if this is a good idea,

is there anything I can do to accommodate a taller rider.

let me know

I can assure you, you will not regret it. i am 6'5" got a 2011 ninja 250. ride it comfortably everywhere and the only comments I've heard is how good and big my bike looks...and it is bone stock. You just have to remember its a bike not a cage

Originally Posted by Racer x

The drop pegs are only if you have very long legs. I have a 36 inch inseam. With the stock pegs I feel cramped.

I'm 36 inch inseam too and i dont have any problems at all with the bike.

[ubnewbie]

Originally Posted by ator

Wood Craft Clip-Ons

Thanks for the pics! So I guess clip ons will allow for a sportier stance and slightly longer reach right? I'm cool with that

Thanks

[Ninja28]

6'4" here too, I fit comfortably

[xSean13]

My friend, who is tall, just bought a new cbr 250. If I were you, I'd go sit on that one for comparison...now obviously the ninja is better, but if the other is more comfortable and you like it (plus it's FI) then it may be more appealing.

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by MarcoPolo

I am 6 foot 4 exactly and 150 lbs. The bike fits me fine and the stock pegs were actually perfect. I put on some rearset adjusters and it's a little different
(mort sportier). But yeah after riding the tiny bikes in the MSF class I was amazed when I sat on the ninja and it fit fairly well. We might look a little funny :P but just get a dark smoke visor and no one will say anything

Dude 6' 4" and 150lbs.??? You on crack or just need some lasagne??? I'm 6'4" and i'm 200lbs and the bike is a little short for me but i ride an 03 which were built almost to sit straight up on..... my ass hurts after a few min but i have a boney ass so thats prob my bodies fault.... lol anyone have suggestions to fix this???

[Jiggles]

The newgen is definitely more comfy than the pregen. The cbr is smaller than the ninja, you won't like it. Just get the ninja and enjoy it

[choneofakind]

eh, the new-gen seat is a brick.

[NDspd]

I'm 6ft and I feel like I dwarf the bike...I just felt big on it versus sitting on a SS.

[choneofakind]

That's funny because SS bikes are the perfect size for me. I'm nearly 5'10" and I can just flat-foot and everything is right where it should be on an SS bike.

[Stingray1000]

Anything i can do at all because it is bothersome....

[Jay72]

Originally Posted by ubnewbie

my comment was along the lines of " I seemed to like the position but it was for literally 1 minute" would that position be uncomfortable after an hour of riding. that is why i'm asking people that have experience with these bikes.

sorry for the confusion. btw i like taco's even though some people don't

Ask if like Poutine?? lol
Get the bike you will love it!

[folky15]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Dude 6' 4" and 150lbs.??? You on crack or just need some lasagne???

haha, i thought the same thing! Hopefully just a typo.

I'm 6'2,185 lbs and at times feel a little big on the bike, but not uncomfortable. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on this, but i believe the dimensions on the 650r are nearly the same as our ninjettes?

[oreX]

I am 6'1 and 210lbs on a good day. The ninja fits me quite well, I dont think you would have any issues riding it.

[MarcoPolo]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Dude 6' 4" and 150lbs.??? You on crack or just need some lasagne??? I'm 6'4" and i'm 200lbs and the bike is a little short for me but i ride an 03 which were built almost to sit straight up on..... my ass hurts after a few min but i have a boney ass so thats prob my bodies fault.... lol anyone have suggestions to fix this???

No typo here 6 foot 4 150 lbs 100% Italian, all I eat it spaghetti and sausage.

[EsrTek]

Each their own I guess... I'm 6' 1" @155 lbs, a bit over a 36 inseam and while not uncomfortable, it's not exactly perfect fit either. I find my knee position to get annoying hitting the part of tank that flares out some. Plus not as easy as other bikes to grip it with my knees/legs and go no handed (e.g. to adjust a glove or stretch hands)
To me it's not bad enough to change to clip-ons or adjustable rear-sets, mostly because I plan on upgrading next yr.

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by MarcoPolo

No typo here 6 foot 4 150 lbs 100% Italian, all I eat it spaghetti and sausage.

Don't admit on this forum that you eat sausage LOL Don't get caught by a rough wind or we'll see the bike coming down the road with you flittering away in the wind LOL

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by folky15

haha, i thought the same thing! Hopefully just a typo.

I'm 6'2,185 lbs and at times feel a little big on the bike, but not uncomfortable. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on this, but i believe the dimensions on the 650r are nearly the same as our ninjettes?

Although the dimensions of the bikes are about the same the 650 feels far more comfortable. You feel farther away from the pegs and higher up from the ground but you really aren't in all that different of a spot. The 650 is far more comfortable for commuting but I feel like the 250 is more comfortable for twisties, being tight compact and lower to the ground just feels better.

[93etgocart]

im 6' and 190lbs and for my daily commute to work it is wonderful although when i get to the straight stretch in the road to work i will sit on the back seat. It feels alot more padded so its a nice break on my rear, also it lets my legs be more at a 90 degree angle so the blood gets to flow better. I have to lean alot more forward but its not that bothersome since I would rather be on a SS.

[AmplexorJ]

6' 4" 260lbs. I fit fine on my pregen

[MarcoPolo]

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Don't admit on this forum that you eat sausage LOL Don't get caught by a rough wind or we'll see the bike coming down the road with you flittering away in the wind LOL

Not mature enough to eat sausage? That's okay you'll get there. Actually since I'm skinny the wind just goes around me...unlike some other people that catch it all.